Procurement Bill [HL]
The Procurement Bill is a government bill that has been introduced in the House of Lords. The bill would reform the current rules on public procurement in the UK, much of which are derived from EU law.
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Creditworthiness Assessment Bill [HL] (226 KB , PDF)
The Bill would provide that rental payment history and council tax payment history were taken into account when assessing an individual’s creditworthiness, not least when they are seeking access to a mortgage to buy a home, for example.
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Creditworthiness Assessment Bill [HL] (226 KB , PDF)
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UK Infrastructure Bank Bill [HL]
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Liaison Committee follow-up report: Tackling financial exclusion
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